Panorama hike to the Hochkeil
Panorama hike to the Hochkeil
The name already suggests it – this hike, like many others, offers a magnificent panorama. But that's not all. We have two insider tips for you along the way. The hike starts at the Arthurhaus, more precisely at the Schweizerhütte dairy farm. Follow trail No. 84 and overcome 285 meters of elevation to reach the summit of the Hochkeil. The amazing panoramic view definitely makes up for every effort. Immerse yourself in the peaks and rocks of the High and Low Tauern, the Tennengebirge, and the Hochkönig with its spectacular Mandlwände cliffs. On the way back, you should definitely make a detour to the mountain lake – that is our first insider tip. The second is culinary. Anyone who does not taste the homemade mountain mozzarella at the Schweizerhütte at the end of the tour misses out.
6,08 km
02:05 h
283 m
Path Conditions
The starting point of your hike is the Arthurhaus. At the Arthurhaus bus stop, you will find Manfred the marmot with his lively marmot family. Before continuing your hike, enjoy the opportunity to watch and feed these charming animals. Then follow hiking trail No. 84, turning right past the Schweizerhütte dairy farm. In a few meters, always take a right at the following intersections. The cart path leads through a light forest that offers impressive views of the Hochkönig massif, while you occasionally have to cross the lift line of the Roßwieslift. In winter, you can even ski on the Hochkeil, with 100% organic snow. After about 15 minutes of walking, you reach the first photo stop: an idyllic wooden hut, a former lift station, with the impressive Mandlwände cliffs and the striking Hochkönig south face in the background. Here you can not only catch a glimpse of the Troiboden and the archaeological excavation sites but also note that the area has been scientifically researched for decades. Over 5000 years ago, copper ore was mined here on the Hochkeil. You might know the Nebra sky disk, a replica of which can be seen at the mining museum in Mühlbach. The copper for this prehistoric celestial artifact comes from Mühlbach. After three curves, you reach an intersection; turn left to reach the "Kino am Berg" (cinema on the mountain) after a few minutes, which invites you to linger and enjoy the magnificent view before you hike the last few meters to the Hochkeil summit. Once at the summit, you can overlook both your starting point, the Arthurhaus, and the entire Hochkönig massif.
